Install a barn wood wall in an hour, thanks to Falls company’s new product
CUYAHOGA FALLS: Imagine installing a barn wood wall in an hour or so.Now imagine taking that wall with you when you move. A local company is making that possible.Waddell Manufacturing Co. this week...
View Article‘Race’ actor talks about Jesse Owens and getting him right onscreen
When actor Stephan James was in Cleveland recently, he was special guest at a local school and part of a halftime celebration at a Cavaliers game.Part of that had to do with James starring in a new...
View Article2016 NBA All-Star notebook: Cavaliers dissed again as strained calf sidelines...
TORONTO: All-Star disrespect for the Cavaliers continued Friday with the announcement that a strained calf will keep Chris Bosh out of the weekend’s competitions at Air Canada Centre.Atlanta...
View ArticleWant to dunk like LeBron James? Kids can with Little Tikes hoop sets
What kid doesn’t want to pretend to be LeBron James and slam dunk a basketball?Now little ones can do that with a special line of basketball hoops through a partnership with the basketball All-Star and...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron mentoring program helps African-American male students...
When Darnell Davis Jr. arrived at the University of Akron from Pittsburgh in spring 2012, his confidence had been shaken by a failed experience at another college.As is the case with an inordinate...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Feb. 12
BASKETBALLBOYSScoreboardFriday’s ResultsAlliance 81, Marlington 46Archbishop Hoban 78, Parma Padua 64Barberton 56, Kent Roosevelt 51Brecksville 58, Wadsworth 56Brunswick 37, Strongsville 35Buckeye 64,...
View Article2016 NBA All-Star Game: Vilified in Israel, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue copes...
TORONTO: After 18 seasons in the NBA, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is now vilified in Israel.He hates the circumstances of how he took over for David Blatt, a highly successful coach at Maccabi Tel Aviv...
View ArticleHigh school boys basketball/Firestone 72, Buchtel 62: Raybon Lewis compiles a...
Firestone senior Raybon Lewis compiled his first triple-double Friday night.His timing was excellent, as he led Firestone to a 72-62 victory over rival Buchtel in the City Series boys basketball...
View ArticleIndians sign relief pitcher Tommy Hunter to one-year deal
The Indians on Friday brought some more clarity to their bullpen situation, signing relief pitcher Tommy Hunter to a one-year, $2 million contract. Hunter, a hard-throwing right-hander, has worked...
View ArticleMake way for snowplows as communities across area issue weekend parking bans
Wondering whether your curbside car stands a chance against the snowplows on the first real wallop of a winter weekend this year?Here’s the word from Hudson: Explore other possibilities.From a...
View ArticleLeBron James’ thoughts of retirement accelerated by Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour
TORONTO: LeBron James is starting to feel his basketball mortality.Turning 31 on Dec. 30, the Cavaliers star and four-time MVP is in his 13th year in the NBA. He’s become one of the league’s elder...
View ArticleFive killed when wrong-way vehicle slams into SUV on interstate in Ohio
DAYTON: A suspected drunken driver going the wrong way on an Ohio interstate slammed head-on into an SUV, killing himself and four people inside the other vehicle early Saturday, police said.Police...
View ArticleIndians add three area restaurants to stadium food options for 2016 season
CLEVELAND: The Indians will add three area restaurants as food options within Progressive Field for the 2016 season, the team announced Wednesday.Happy Dog, Ohio City Burrito and Cleveland Pickle, all...
View ArticleIndians continue campaign for Bob Feller; Jim Thome hopes Albert Belle comes...
The trucks packed with gear are leaving for Goodyear, Ariz., a promissory note that baseball will soon arrive. Pitchers and catchers will report on Feb. 17, all players will report by Feb. 21 and the...
View ArticleIndians add RH Craig Stammen to bullpen mix with nonroster invite; team...
The Indians added another option to the bullpen on Monday, signing right-hander Craig Stammen to a minor-league deal that includes a nonroster invitation to camp this spring. Converted to a reliever in...
View ArticleLetters provide intimate glimpse of long-ago loves
We often think of historical figures and even our own ancestors as little more than impassive images frozen in long-ago photographs.But the love letters they leave behind tell us otherwise.Letters to...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Smokin’ hot about his workplace duty
It takes a special kind of person to work in a nursing home.I don’t know how they do it. Even at pricey facilities, the odors alone make me want to run out the front door screaming.People who can do...
View ArticleArchers of love: Akron couples learn Cupid’s art for Valentine’s Day
Ray Incorvaia reached into a row of chairs behind him Saturday and held the hand of his wife, Dawn, just as an instructor told the class of hopeful archers that it didn’t really matter if their arrows...
View ArticleSummit County Job and Family Services to reopen at new site Wednesday in Akron
Summit County Job and Family Services is on the move.So are many other county offices.On Friday, workers started relocating about 425 employees to the renovated Triangle Building at 1180 S. Main St. in...
View ArticleNew advertising campaign aims to have people fall in love with each other and...
Not sure where to take your sweetie for Valentine’s Day?A new local advertising and social-media campaign wants you to take your date out on the town in Akron — and gives you suggestions of restaurants...
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